Job Openings
The firm is always interested in hearing from 3rd, 4th and 5th year associate candidates with substantial experience in any of the firm’s practice areas in a law firm setting. To submit your application for consideration in the absence of a posting below suited to your qualifications, please click here: Lateral Associate Application
Recruiting Professionals/Agencies
Professional recruiters and search/placement firms must have signed terms and conditions on file with Downey Brand prior to submitting candidates.
Fall Associate/Entry Level Associate Candidates
Most of the firm’s first year/entry level associate hires are made from its Summer Associate classes. We do not anticipate hiring additional entry level associates in 2022. You may submit your materials to our applicant tracking system for possible consideration in the event an opportunity is identified in the near term: Entry Level/Junior Associate Application
Sacramento
Employment Litigation Associate
Date Posted: February 2, 2023
The firm's Employment practice group seeks a mid to senior level associate (3-5 years) for its employment litigation practice in Sacramento. Experience defending and advising corporate employers against wage and hour, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination claims in California state and federal courts desired.Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills electronically to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only.
Litigation Associate – Family Law
Date Posted: February 2, 2023
The firm’s Litigation practice group seeks a mid-level or senior-level associate with at least 2 years of experience to join the Sacramento office in their family law practice. Applicants need not have experience in family law, but must have significant experience in civil litigation.Associate base compensation is determined by class year and substantive experience, and salary for attorneys at the level of experience indicated ranges from $152,000.00-$198,000.00. Bonus consideration is given for productivity and performance. Information about training, mentoring, and benefits may be found here. Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director via the firm’s web application.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only.